Heirloom

Once when couples of stars are shining along the night sky, light up the world and calming the people into their sleep, inside the palace of the Kagura clan, an old woman with wrinkles on her skin and ash is the color of her hair slowly brushes the silky hair of her granddaughter who is a living proof of the quotation 'simplicity is beauty'.

Her skin is so fair and soft as cotton.

Her lips are cherry red in color.

The strands of her hair are white like snow in winter season.

Innocent mint eyes sprinkle that whosoever looks will surely be captivated.

This little girl, an embodiment of a true beauty is named Kagura.

"The umbrella is yang. The human is yin," soft voice came out from her lips of cherries.

"That's right, Kagura. I'm glad that you always remember what I am telling you," said her grandmother who continuously brushes her hair.

"But why should I remember what you are telling me, sobo?" she innocently asked.

"Because I want you to be ready for what's destined to be yours."

"What is it?" the girl is now filled with curiosity.

"You will be entitled as the new Onmyouji Master, I've always new that it'll be you. Your talents prove it all." her grandmother said as she starts to tie royal blue ribbons to bind up her hair that is white as the moon.

"R..really, sobo? But,.. Shouldn't it be one of my elder brothers?" she replied. "Katsuki, my seventh brother, he has always been training really good and wanting to be the Onmyouji Master. Can't he just,.. be the one?" she added. She's not really feeling well because her brothers might get mad at her.

"No, dear. The Onmyouji Master is the only one who possesses the true talents of being a great onmyouji. It cannot be chosen by pointing fingers on who wants it even if they've been training hard. The worthiness comes from within. And you, Kagura, you're the only one who have it." her grandmother answered.

A frown shapes on the face of the little lady. She must be thinking if her brothers will be happy about that. Being the Onmyouji Master is really a big responsibility.

"You should not worry, my granddaughter. The yin and yang has a meaningful thought. The yin is darkness but has positivity within. The yang is light but has negativity within. Together, yin and yang, they mean the truth and balance. It will never cause you harm or place you in danger, Kagura. Seimei umbrella will be your yang and you will be it's yin. And that will make you the best Onmyouji Master," she delightfully explains.

Kagura was entranced. A flame inside her pure heart starts to please her mind and soul. The frown transforms into a smile and her face blooms again.

"If you say so, sobo. I would love to be the Onmyouji Master and the yin of the Seimei umbrella!" she said with joy.

Grandmother chuckles and said, "That's the spirit! I know you will do good as the wielder of the Seimei umbrella. It is one of the best heirloom that was passed down to our family."

Kagura's hair are now tied and finished. She looks stunning even just with her bare face.

Her grandmother stands up and gets something that is like a chest. She sit again beside her granddaughter.

"Kagura, my dear," she calls to her. "Aside from the Seimei umbrella, I will give you another heirloom." she opens the chest and shows her a blue headband. "This is a headdress that is passed for the first female child of our family. It came from our great ancestors and until now, it is still on our property. I passed it to your mother but since she's gone, I took care of it again."

Kagura seems to like the headdress. Excitement has filled her heart. She knew it'll look great on her.

Her grandmother put it on top of her hair. Even if it is not a crown, Kagura feels that it still gives her glory.

"I want you to take care of it from now on. Always wear it so you will feel, know and remember that I am with you all the time, we are all with you all the time," said her grandmother.

"Thank you very much, sobo. I promise you that I will never lose it. I'll take care of it as you did." She hugs her grandmother. "I love you, sobo."

"I love you, too, Kagura." She hugs her granddaughter back tightly. "I must sleep now and you, too. Please go to your room. Goodnight, my favorite grandchild." She kisses her forehead.

"Goodnight, sobo!" she stands and bows to her politely.

She started walking in the hallways of the palace towards to her room.

When she arrives, she opens up the window and sits while looking to the sky. She watches how the stars are glittering bright and the crescent moon is smiling at her.

"I can do it. I'll be the best Onmyouji Master." she said to herself then she lays on her bed and closes her eyes.

"The umbrella is yang and I am it's yin," she mutters and starts to fall asleep.

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